FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
Production Scheduler-Drug Product
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Position Overview
The Production Scheduler, Drug Product Finished Goods is responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing daily and long-term production schedules across drug product manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packaging operations. This role ensures timely product delivery and efficient use of resources while adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Acting as a central coordination point, the scheduler partners with other departments (e.g., Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain) to align material availability, equipment capacity, and staffing needs with the production plan.
Company Overview
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we'll open North America's largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.
We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we're proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive-what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let's transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh's thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles. Visit:
Job Description
What You'll Do
Develops and manages detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory goals, and equipment and labor capacity
Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Warehouse) to align production activities and meet operational objectives
Monitors execution of production schedules and makes proactive adjustments in response to delays, equipment issues, or deviations
Communicates schedule updates, challenges, and risks clearly and promptly to stakeholders
Coordinates with materials management to confirm availability of raw materials and components needed for production
Contributes to long-term capacity planning and resource forecasting in support of strategic business initiatives
Utilizes enterprise systems (Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP]/Manufacturing Execution System [MES]) to issue work orders, monitor progress, and track key performance metrics
Participates in daily and weekly planning meetings to support real-time operational decisions
Basic Requirements
High school diploma with 8+ years related experience
OR Associate's Degree in Life or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field with 6+ years of direct experience
OR Bachelor's in Life or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field with 4+ years of direct experience Equivalent military experience or training Preferred Requirements Experience in drug product manufacturing, sterile processing, or quality assurance Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MES platforms (e.g., PAS-X) BioWorks or BTEC coursework
OR Associate's Degree in Life or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field with 6+ years of direct experience
OR Bachelor's in Life or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field with 4+ years of direct experience Equivalent military experience or training Preferred Requirements Experience in drug product manufacturing, sterile processing, or quality assurance Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MES platforms (e.g., PAS-X) BioWorks or BTEC coursework